sweet little fellow!

I was out walking just now, and as I came up the steps in front of the community building, there was a baby rabbit hunkered down against the step. He was about the size of a softball, and was playing the "if I sit still enough she can't see me" game. :) So I was able to kneel down and get a really close look - so delicate and perfect!

Then I opened my cell phone to use the camera, and he took the opportunity to run away quick-like so I couldn't take his picture. (the picture above is one I found on Google that looked a bit like the one I saw).

Looking forward to a productive, yet relaxing weekend -- hope yours is as well!

I know one person's who is not. My dad is in China on business, and got his passport, pda and laptop stolen ... so, SO not fun.

oh dear ...

Jimmy Carter has called the Bush presidency the worst in history re: foreign policy.

Now that is funny. :)

I've been reading Revelations of a Single Woman, and very much enjoying it. I've got some thoughts from it to blog about ... but I want to mull them over a bit more.

Until then, let me share with you one of my favorite internet finds:


Answers to the question, "Why aren't you married yet?"

I was hoping to do something meaningful with my life.

Because I just love hearing this question.

Just lucky, I guess.

My fiance' is awaiting parole.

I'm waiting until I get to be your age.

It didn't seem worth a blood test.

I already have enough laundry to do, thank you.

Because I think it would take all the spontaneity out of dating.

I'd have to forfeit my billion dollar trust fund.

What? And lose all the money I've invested in running personal ads?

I don't want to have to support another person on my paycheck.

I'm married to my career, although recently we have been considering a trial separation.

(For Single Mothers) Because having a husband and a child would be redundant.

You haven’t asked yet.

It gives my mother something to live for.

I’m still hoping for a shot at Mr. America.

Do you know how hard it is to get two tickets to Miss Saigon?

My condo board doesn’t allow spouses.

I wouldn’t want my parents to drop dead from sheer happiness.

I guess it just goes to prove that you can’t trust those voodoo doll rituals.

I'm not willing to give up on love just yet.

Dad, I'm only 12. Can I date first?

Is this a proposal?

I'm still looking for that special someone who won't rat me out to the cops.

Because human/computer marriages aren't recognized in my country.

Today, people live to 80. That's plenty of time to get married and divorced.

Federal regulations say I can't.

I keep spending all my time with the Keepers of Lists

Marriage is punishment for shoplifting in some countries.

People begin to look like their spouses over time. I'd hate that

Look at some of the cool single role models: Catwoman: single. The Lone Ranger: single. All superhero types are single: Superman, Wonder Woman, Dudley Do-Right. And then there’s God—also single.

When you think about it, there’s no such thing as a Stepford Single Woman.

Why limit myself to being dissatisfied by one relationship when I can be dissatisfied by an infinite variety?

It's easy to get married. Millions of people do it every year. If you want to pressure me to do something, why not pick something a little more challenging—like becoming an astrophysicist.

My 23 cats wouldn't unanimously agree that he was the right one for me.

My mail order groom has not arrived yet.

Because single women don't have Mother-in-laws.

Because when I get home after work, I don't have to start work again.

Who has time? I still have to build a life-sized Captain Kirk figurine out of Legos.

It would violate the terms of the restraining order.

Changing my last name seems like a ton of extra work.

Its my rib now and I am keeping it!

Now that you mentioned it, I would be safer having a personal driving instructor advising me every time I go somewhere.

The Elvis Chapel was closed that day.

I enjoy finding the toilet seat left in the position I chose.

They just started a great singles group at my church.

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As I wandered around the construction site, wearing a skirt, and with bare feet ... I couldn't help but enjoy my tiny little act of rebellion.

Hey ... some people get tattoos ... some people go into debt for convertibles ... I enjoy digging my toes in the dirt!

I was reading in Song of Songs this morning. I really enjoy the non-scholarly-approach of reading it as a love song between the Lord and his church (and individual believers). It makes the serious students around me a bit twitchy ... but since I don't plan to write a book setting forth the theory, I feel total liberty!

1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.

Solomon was the all-powerful king at that point in history. His wealth far surpassed anything anyone had ever seen. The parallel between him and the Lord Jesus at that point is not hard to see! (Obviously, there are aspects of his life that we can't parallel to the Lord ... but there are plenty where we can!)

2 "May he kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is better than wine.

To long after fellowship with God like this! Almost all who belong to Him have experienced those times of incredibly sweet communion with Him. His love truly IS better than wine.

Wine is a symbol of joy (among other things) in the Scriptures. Earthly joys fade into the background when He steps on the scene. In John 2, when the wine had run out at the wedding at Cana. He took everyday water, from stone washing-pots, and made it into wine. Has the joy run out of life? His love is better ... and can bring joy in places we'd never expect it.

3 "Your oils have a pleasing fragrance, Your name is like purified oil; Therefore the maidens love you.


Oil was used to anoint prophets, priests, and kings in the Scriptures. When He chooses us for a place of service, it's the perfect fit for the person He made us to be. The work He gives us will have "a pleasing fragrance."

Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS."For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."


4 "Draw me after you and let us run together! The king has brought me into his chambers." "We will rejoice in you and be glad; We will extol your love more than wine. Rightly do they love you."

When my heart is cold, and I'm preoccupied with the world around me ... this is a good thing to pray. In the midst of it, He can (and wants to!) draw me after Himself. There is rest to be found in fellowship with Him in the inner rooms of my life. And look at the result of that time alone with Him ... "we will rejoice in you and be glad. We will extol your love more than wine. Rightly do they love you."

That sweet fellowship with Him will make me tons more effective in the busy-ness of life. I'll live my life in a way that's winning, and will encourage others along.

End of Song of Songs thoughts ... :)

For those who are not fond of the touch of mysticism reading it inspires in me ... please cover my failings with love!

For those who DO like this kind of thinking, I'd recommend Union and Communion by Hudson Taylor (missionary to China). Some delightful meditations there! (Posted on Christian Classics Ethereal Library, if you'd like a free electronic copy).

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Today's headline on MSN ...

"Is Las Vegas Kid Friendly?"

What?

Let's see ... legalized prostitution ... gambling ... scantily dressed women ... quickie marriages and divorces ...

Hmmm ... yes, I can see how that would be right up there with Disney-land.

Weird. Our world is weird.

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